Coaching status report: ‘Moving along swiftly’

Kent State University continues to move forward in its search for a new women’s basketball coach.

“We’ve had a great deal of interest, and we’re currently narrowing our focus,” said KSU Director of Athletics Joel Nielsen. “The process is moving along swiftly.”

Nielsen said that he’s “still in the process” of scheduling formal interviews.

The Golden Flashes are seeking a replacement for Danielle O’Banion, whose contract was not renewed following last season. O’Banion compiled a 21-98 overall record and 11-59 Mid-American Conference mark in four seasons at the helm of the Flashes, who finished 6-23 overall and 3-15 in conference play last winter